With only one match left, the team must fire on all cylinders for a fierce clash at the Gasometer, where a tough battle awaits.
In ten days, as the year nears its end, the squad faced two setback moments: a Copa Libertadores exit on penalties against Boca and a dramatic defeat last Saturday to Huracán that ended the Argentine Cup run. That sequence left the Professional League Cup as the lone objective for the team’s captain and his teammates, who are determined to push forward in their campaign.
Currently, the squad sits among the leaders in Zone B and aims to stay at the top, but the task is to visit a rival also hungry for points. San Lorenzo sits five points back and will host the match on Saturday at 5 p.m. at the Nuevo Gasómetro, a venue where the team usually feels right at home.
RACE CALLS
Following the painful cup setback, the club turned its attention to the upcoming challenge and good news emerged: Nazarene Colombo, the newest arrival on the market, has begun training with the group after healing from an injury suffered while with Defensa y Justicia. While not yet ready for action, the defender adds depth for Gago, who will be able to rely on a new option at center back following a double knee and ankle issue that limited playing time previously.
Additionally, several players remain sidelined and may miss the upcoming game: Leo Sigali continues to experience an overload, Anibal Moreno is dealing with soleus tension, and Baltasar Rodriguez is ruled out due to foot trauma.
RACE TRAINING
As is typical, Fernando Gago will provide notes about the probable lineup on Friday, with final confirmation likely to arrive closer to kickoff. It is clear that some adjustments will be needed in the backline because Sigali and Moreno are unavailable, yet the coach could still count on Roger Martinez to start if conditions permit. The plan remains adaptive, prioritizing a solid shape and the right balance between defense and attack, especially against a team that poses a constant threat in the final third.